Pop Culture Music History

Which indie artist is most famous?

• Adele, she's a solo artist

• Lizzo, she's known for fierce independence

• Mac Miller, his career was cut short

• Trick question, indie artists aren't mainstream

Beatboxing means...

• A box is used as the drum/beat

• Human vocals make the beats

• Rap battles

• Only percussion/drum instruments are used

Rock N Roll is a combination of...

• Blues, Rhythm, Folk

• Choir, Rock, Rap

• Country, Jazz, Gospel

• Guitar, Swing, Funk

Hair Bands are famous for

• Rock, Big hairstyles

• Dyed/colored hair, Disco

• Glam, Rock N Roll

• Pop, Ponytails

Why was American Bandstand so popular?

• It promoted naughty dance moves (Elvis' hip moves)

• It was the first reality show

• It helped viewers learn new dance steps

• It highlighted musicians from around the world

Rapping over beats is called...

• Rock-A-Billy

• Rhythm

• Hip Hop

• Beat Boxing

A digitally remastered song is called...

• Disco

• EDM

• Indie

• Rock A Billy

Boy Bands are famous for...

• Big hair, big talent

• No dancing, all singing

• Playing multiple instruments, writing their own songs

• Dance moves, little musical training

Which artist was part of a successful family band before starting an iconic solo career?

• Michael Jackson

• Madonna

• Bruce Springstein

• James Brown

The "Godfather of Soul" famous for his dancing is...

• Little Richard

• James Brown

• Lynyrd Skynyrd

• Bon Jovi